"I am the family member of a third-rank official. Although I am not as noble as a princess, I am still my legitimate wife." Mrs. Chen said bluntly.

Jiang Changning smiled and raised his glass, "The prince brought this tea for the concubine. When the concubine saw that I liked it, she gave me some. The tea is called Hemingxian Tea. Mrs. Chen, please try it."

A simple sentence, but the meaning to be expressed is not simple. Mrs. Chen understood it, took a sip of tea, and praised: "It is indeed a good tea that a lot of money can't buy. This tea has a rich aroma, and the light green and bright tea is eye-catching."

Shengjin."

After Mrs. Chen left, Jiang Changning asked Liu Ye to tell Mrs. Qiao that she should clean up a yard and prepare to carry Chen Yi in on the fourth night of the twelfth lunar month.

After hearing the news, Ms. Qiao felt that Jiang Changning was making things difficult for her, so she angrily went to Rujing Courtyard to argue with Jiang Changning.

When she reached a fork in the road, she suddenly changed her route, instead of going to Rujing Courtyard, she went to Liuxuan Courtyard.

Not only would Jiang Changning complain to the concubine, but she would too.

"Mother, concubines don't need to be arranged in a big way, but the yard must be tidied up, and the lights must be decorated. It can't be too rude, and a sedan chair must be arranged to pick up the person, and the banquet must also be arranged. Things are complicated.

How can we do it in just four or five days? The Lord of Chun'an County does not know how difficult it is to be in charge of a household, but it is too much for her to act like this and ask her mother-in-law to make the decision for her daughter-in-law."

In order to show that she had been wronged, Qiao deliberately squeezed out a few tears.

"Go and invite Princess Jin to come over." The concubine ordered.

After a while, Jiang Changning came. When he entered the door, he saw Mrs. Qiao sitting next to the concubine, pretending to be a little daughter-in-law. She raised her eyebrows slightly and said hello to the concubine first.

"I heard from your sister-in-law that you have decided to carry Mrs. Chen through the door on the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month? Today is the twenty-eighth of the winter lunar month, and there are only a few days left until the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month. Why are you in such a hurry?" the concubine asked doubtfully.

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"Mother-in-law, this date was not decided by my daughter-in-law, but by the prince. If my sister-in-law thinks it's too late and can't handle it, then please ask my mother-in-law to leave this matter to my daughter-in-law. My daughter-in-law will definitely handle it properly."

As soon as Jiang Changning asked for the tassel, Mrs. Qiao was immediately alert and said quickly: "Mother, although time is a little tight, my daughter-in-law will arrange more manpower to get things done and she will definitely not delay the prince's important events."

"Then there's Sister Lao." Jiang Changning never thought about fighting for power with Qiao at this time, so he took advantage of the situation.

Mrs. Qiao's expression froze. She had filed a complaint, as if she had not filed a complaint.

On the 30th, the concubine’s forty-fifth birthday.

Although it was not easy, we still invited the Yan Cunsheng family and the Gu family.

Yan Cunsheng is the concubine's brother to the concubine. He serves as the Right Minister in the Ministry of Justice. He has five daughters. The eldest daughter, the third daughter, and the fourth daughter are legitimate children. They are all married. The second daughter has died of illness. The fifth daughter participated in this year's draft, but was not selected in the re-election.

Mrs. Gu is the sister of the concubine. She has three sons and one daughter. The eldest son Gu Zhongbang, the second son Gu Zhongjiao, the third son Gu Zhongyu, and the daughter Gu Zhonglin is away from home with her husband.

The eldest son, Gu Zhongbang, is married and has children. The second son, Gu Zhongjiao,'s first wife died in childbirth four years ago, leaving behind a daughter. Gu Zhongyu has not yet discussed marriage.

In addition to these two, the concubine's natal family in Beijing also has a concubine who married into the Jiang family.

It's just that the two families didn't have much contact, so Mr. Qiao didn't invite Mr. Jiang Yan.

Early in the morning, Mrs. Qiao, who was neatly dressed, first went to Zhengzeyuan to see the layout, and then went to Liuxuanyuan to invite the concubine. "Mother, concubine, everything has been arranged in Zhengzeyuan."

"Then let's go over there." The concubine stood up and said.

Mrs. Qiao held the concubine's arm and said, "Why hasn't the Lord of Chun'an County come to pay his respects?"

"I asked her to wait in the courtyard until Brother Yu goes to court, and then we go to Zhengzeyuan together," the concubine said.

Qiao gritted her teeth and tightened her jawline.

The concubine had never been so considerate of her, but she allowed Jiang Changning and Prince Jin to appear in pairs.

Why!

Mrs. Qiao was very angry, but she couldn't bear to be a concubine, so she blamed Jiang Changning.

Not long after the concubine arrived at Zhengzeyuan, Prince Jin and Jiang Changning came over.

The King of Jin usually likes to wear black brocade robes, but now, like Jiang Changning, he wears a crimson brocade robe embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns and tied with a jade belt around his waist.

His already handsome and outstanding appearance was made even more dazzling by the contrast.

Standing next to Jiang Changning, who is equally radiant, he looks like a golden boy, with a charming style.

Qiao's eyes were filled with jealousy, and her knuckles turned white from holding the handkerchief so hard.

Prince Jin and Jiang Changning greeted the concubine and took their seats.

After chatting for a while, King Jin wanted to go outside to greet the visitors, so he said to Jiang Changning: "Be good and accompany your mother and concubine. If you have anything to do, ask your servants to do it. Don't tire yourself."

"I understand, Prince, please feel free to go and entertain the guests." Jiang Changning said with a smile.

Not long after, Yan Cunsheng and his family arrived. The male guests were outside and the female family members were inside.

Ms. Qiao greeted her and said, "My aunt is here, and so are my two cousins. Please come in quickly."

After entering the hall, Mrs. Qiao immediately called her maid to serve tea and snacks. Her enthusiastic attitude made Mrs. Yan a little flattered.

Jiang Changning smiled brightly, stood up and bent his knees slightly: "Hello, aunt."

"Okay, okay." Mrs. Yan nodded and said with a smile.

After chatting for a while, the maid came over and reported: "Old Mrs. Gu has brought the Gu family's female dependents to the Chuihua Gate."

Mrs. Qiao hurriedly welcomed her out again and accompanied the Gu family members into the hall, joking and joking all the way.

Jiang Changning watched Mrs. Qiao's graceful appearance and dancing skills entertain the Yan family and the Gu family.

Mr. Qiao asked about the banquet and then about the troupe.

He was very busy going in and out, but Jiang Changning, who was always sitting next to the concubine, seemed too leisurely.

Old Mrs. Yan smiled and praised: "Taifei, this Brother Yao's daughter-in-law is still so capable, inside and outside, thanks to her taking care of her."

It has been more than two months since the step-concubine of the King of Jin entered the house, but this gift is still in the hands of the mourning concubine.

It can be seen that the mourning concubine is powerful and the step-concubine is incompetent.

Mrs. Yan immediately made a choice and spoke out to help Mr. Qiao.

"As the saying goes, the eldest daughter-in-law is tired, and the youngest daughter-in-law is delicate. Brother Yu's daughter-in-law is very delicate and beautiful, so the concubine should not be in pain." Old Mrs. Gu said from the eldest son who was following King Jin.

I learned that the King of Jin valued the Jiang family very much.

After all, this is the palace of Prince Jin, and Mrs. Jiang is the concubine of the Prince of Jin. The middle child will definitely fall into the hands of Mrs. Jiang in the end.

"What my aunt said is that everyone's destiny is different. Some people are destined to work hard, and some are destined to enjoy happiness." Jiang Changning brought a cup of tea to Mrs. Gu, "I married into the prince's palace and was loved by my mother and concubine.

, I have a blessed life.”

She has a life of happiness, but who has a life of hard work?

Looking at Mrs. Qiao, Mrs. Gu, Chen, Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Yan who were busy going about their business, they smiled knowingly.

The concubine stretched out her finger and Yao nodded, "I'm used to being lazy."

Jiang Changning smiled coquettishly and said, "That was also done by my mother and concubine."

Mrs. Yan was surprised. She didn't expect the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to be so close.

If that's the case, why didn't the concubine let Jiang Changning be the housekeeper, but let Qiao do the housekeeping?

Is it possible that Jiang Changning is pregnant? He wants to raise the baby with peace of mind, so he allows Mr. Qiao to continue to manage the house?
Chapter completed!